In questions given below, out of the four alternatives. Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. Studies of cognitive development have shown that the child’s ability to use generalised ….(1)…. develops more slowly in history than in any other school subjects. This typical
development of reasoning in historical „. (2)…. makes it necessary for the historian to focus upon events that may be included in the text. In many cases, the historial may need to …. (3) …. with special effort a generalised understanding of key concepts to be used in reference. This … (4) …. may well mean that school history cannot cover as many events as it does at present. Also, school histories may have to provide for topic work or theme based description rather than merely observe …. (5) …. conformity.
Choose the best alternative that fits at both the places in the context of each sentence.
i. Our office decided to organise a party for the_____ couple.
ii. She___ him in conversation to while away some time.
i. The organisation decided on an hourly minimum ____of Rs. 35.
ii. Will they ____a war on these fronts to improve things ?
In each of the following sentence, error is marked in bold letters. You have to correct it by choosing the correct alternative.